| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.84 | 5.209% | $259.6979 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 11.647% | $18.4552 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.87 | 11.638% | $99.2127 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.86 | 10.711% | $219.0528 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.41 | 3.578% | $178.5788 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.35 | 13.421% | $280.5468 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.28 | 4.317% | $30.544 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.14 | $1,086.0882 | $1,086.09 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.10 | |